Radamel Falcao has dismissed rumours claiming he could leave Monaco this summer, insisting that he wants to remain at the Ligue 1 club. The Colombia international has been strongly linked with a number of big European clubs this summer, despite having joined Monaco just last summer. Falcao, who missed the World Cup with his country due to injury has gained interest from the likes of AC Milan, Juventus, Liverpool, Arsenal and most of all – Real Madrid, who had been keen to add him to their already – potent strike force. However, the former Atletico Madrid man has reiterated his…
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Sunderland are to join the chase for former Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou who they want on a permanent deal, according to The Sunderland Echo. The North-East side are one of several clubs, including Premier League side West Ham, that want the Lille forward. It is believed the French club want £4 million for Kalou which is within The Black Cats budget. However speaking after the 1-1 draw with Manchester United, Sunderland manager Gus Poyet gave no indication towards the potential signing the French international. “I am going to have to do research at this football club into who is leaking…
Arsenal are considering the sale of Lukas Podolski after Juventus made a concrete offer late on Sunday evening. The German international is yet to feature for Arsenal this season after being allowed extra leave following his country’s successful World Cup win in Brazil, with whom he travelled with Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker. Podolski will have it all to do if he remains at the Emirates after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger made several changes to his forward line, adding Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona, returning Joel Campbell and the improved form of youngster Yaya Sanogo. But, if Arsenal accept a bid…
Barcelona’s opening La Liga match of the season saw Lionel Messi score twice as they beat Elche 3-0 at Camp Nou. The game was partially delayed moments after kick-off due to a stray black cat roaming the field of the Camp Nou but it bought little bad luck to Barca as they cruised to an opening day win. The home side nearly took the lead through the excellent work of Munir El Haddadi but the youngsters effort cannoned back off the crossbar and away to safety. The Catalan side started the game well with a new look front three of…
Manchester United’s dull start to the season continued as they were held by Sunderland on Sunday afternoon. Gus Poyet’s side nearly opened the scoring with less than four minutes on the clock when Lee Cattermole struck an effort from 25 yards, but his attempt wide narrowly wide. Sunderland continued to test David De Gea’s goal from that moment on, with visitors Man United struggling to make an impact. But it was United who took the lead as Juan Mata tapped home from close range after a low cross from Antonio Valencia. Connor Wickham seemed desperate to get himself on the…
Angel Di Maria will arrive in England to join Manchester United on Monday, Football Express News understands. The Argentina winger had been strongly linked with a summer exit from Real Madrid with both Paris Saint Germain and Man United being strongly linked, and it is now understood that the latter have completed a deal to sign the attacker. Di Maria, who made his feeling regarding his future at the Santiago Bernabeu well known earlier this week when he informed owner Florentino Perez and coach Carlo Ancelotti that he wanted to leave. A deal to Man United has since developed and…
AC Milan are ready to approach Arsenal for Joel Campbell after allowing Mario Balotelli to seal a deal with Liverpool. Italian striker Mario Balotelli arrived in Liverpool earlier this week for discussion and is now close to completing his move to Liverpool, leaving AC Milan with a huge gap in striking options for next season. But, it is understood by several sources that boss Fillipo Inzaghi is ready to approach Arsenal for striker Joel Campbell, who has been impressing in recent seasons – on loan with Real Betis and Olympiacos. Arsenal had been keen to keep hold of Campbell but…
Liverpool attacker Lazar Markovic believes he can become one of the Premier League’s best ever players this season. The forward man moved to Anfield in a £20m move this summer after helping Portuguese club Benfica to a treble winning season and he has sent a warning to Premier League opposition ahead of what could be his debut in Monday night’s tie with Manchester City. Speaking to the Mirror, the 20-year-old said that he is ready to help Liverpool improve on their second place finish last season. “I am ready to play straight away, I can become one of the best…
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has issued a warning to Sunday’s opponents Elche about the ‘buoyant mood’ of his squad. The Catalan side have had a different pre-season that normal, having remained in Europe, playing the likes of Helsinki, Nice, Napoli and Club Leon. And, following their 6-0 drubbing of the latter on Monday evening, new boss Luis Enrique has given a warning to Sunday night’s opponents Elche that they could be in for a similar beating. The Camp Nou will await a new-look Barcelona, who have signed the likes of Claudio Bravo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Thomas Vermaelen and Luis Suarez.…
Sunderland are ready to make a loan move for Liverpool defender Sebastian Coates. The Uruguayan defender returned to Anfield this summer after a spell with his boy-hood club Nacional but he has since been deemed surplus to requirements after boss Brendan Rodgers strengthened his options with the summer signing of Dejan Lovren. Sunderland boss Gus Poyet is keen to sign another defender and add extra quality to his side and he sees compatriot Coates as the perfect option, with a one-year loan deal planned. Negotiations between Liverpool and Sunderland have been heavy this summer with the planned move of Fabio…